starfish suggestions (reef safe)

So, we'd like to get a starfish for our tank, but don't want it eating the corals, fish or CuC. My gf likes "fat" starfish, but it seems like the serpent and brittle stars are the most safe, but they are certainly not "fat". I found the harlequin serpent starfish and I think it's good looking. She says it's "better"... Any other ideas? Thanks!

 

the Fromia milleporella, or Red Reef Star is that I would suggest.

or the orange reef star. http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497 528 581&pcatid=581

and you could always go with a blue linkia, which is hard to keep alive

 

If you have a well established sand bed get a sand sifting starfish. They qualify as fat and are neat to look at when they bother surfacing.

 

It may be worth noting we have a 29 gallon biocube

 

the orange reef star would work. sand sifting stars require more substrate, and linkia grow large.

 

Would the harlequin work? I know almost nothing about them

 

She said the red reef starfish looks pretty good. Anything I should know about it?

 

I suggest a long drip acclimation for starfish and avoid exposing to air if possible. If you can allow an area of film algae to thrive, like in a corner they will benefit from that as well. Avoid swings in SG and pH.

 

Yep. It will slowly starve to death over a period of 6 to 9 months in a nano.

 

Would a harlequin do ok?